Building A Personal Growth Practice That Lasts
There’s a pervasive expectation that personal growth should be dramatic, measurable, and fast—otherwise, it’s not working.| Health for Life Counseling
You don’t need a retreat in the mountains or a silent weekend to start living mindfully. What you need is to start right where you are—at your kitchen table, in your car, while you’re brushing your teeth. The beauty of mindfulness is that it doesn’t require you to add more to your to-do list; it […] The post Finding Your Calm: Real Ways to Bring Mindfulness Into Everyday Life appeared first on Health for Life Counseling.| Health for Life Counseling
No child should ever have to experience abuse. Sadly, child abuse and neglect remain critical issues in our own communities. You may be thinking that children in your neighborhood are truly safe behind closed doors. But it turns out it’s not really the case. In Michigan alone, thousands of children face maltreatment each year. Based […] The post What is child abuse and what can we do about it? appeared first on Health for Life Counseling.| Health for Life Counseling
Paul Krauss was recently on WZZM 13 On Your Side. POINT: When men in society are suffering and doing poorly, this affects all of us including women and other men–negatively. Key statistics on men’s mental health Men make up nearly 80% of all U.S. suicides. The male suicide rate (≈ 23.0 per 100,000 in […] The post Breaking the stigma around men’s mental health appeared first on Health for Life Counseling.| Health for Life Counseling
Everyone deserves to age with dignity, safety, and respect. But let’s be honest: how many times have you worried about whether your older loved ones are safe and respected in their daily lives? Sadly, elder abuse is a serious issue that our society rarely recognizes. In Michigan alone, more than 73,000 older adults face some […] The post What is elder abuse and what can we do about it? appeared first on Health for Life Counseling.| Health for Life Counseling
There’s a pervasive expectation that personal growth should be dramatic, measurable, and fast—otherwise, it’s not working.| Health for Life Counseling
Social media has become an integral part of how we interact, connect, and share information, significantly impacting community care efforts. This powerful tool has the potential to support mental health initiatives and enhance community wellness. However, it also carries risks and challenges that must be carefully managed. Understanding the dual nature of social media is […] The post How Social Media Can Help (or Harm) Community Care Efforts appeared first on Health for Life Counseling.| Health for Life Counseling
It’s hard to imagine a modern person without a phone in hand, endlessly scrolling through social media feeds. War updates, climate disasters, violent accidents, pandemics, and economic uncertainty. All this bad news has quietly become the background of our everyday lives. A minute after you wake up, you may notice your heart beating fast or […] The post Why counseling is needed more than ever in times of national and global turmoil appeared first on Health for Life Counseling.| Health for Life Counseling
Trauma isn’t just “in your head.” While it doesn’t always show up as panic attacks or flashbacks, people who experienced a traumatic event often notice feeling constantly on edge and, at times, even completely shut down. Tight shoulders, shallow breathing, a racing heart — these are just a few of the signals your body may […] The post How do you regulate your nervous system if you have trauma? appeared first on Health for Life Counseling.| Health for Life Counseling
In 2025, the Intentional Clinician Podcast with Paul Krauss has achieved a significant milestone: Top 90 Psychology Podcasts| Health for Life Counseling
At Health for Life Counseling Grand Rapids, we offer counseling, psychotherapy, health coaching, hypnotherapy, and consultations with our consultant.| Health for Life Counseling
